The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Faculty of Technological Studies is a committee of academic staff members under the purview of the Dean of the faculty. It plans and monitors quality assurance activities on a regular basis. In addition, it gives guidance on good practices to the staff and students of the faculty.

About the Internal Quality Assurance Cell

The IQAC works closely with related units and committees within the faculty, such as the Curriculum Development Committee and the Research Committee. Furthermore, the IQAC Coordinator regularly reports to the Faculty Board on quality assurance activities. As a result, the Dean and the Faculty Board stay informed about the quality of academic work in the faculty.

Role in Programme and Institutional Reviews

The cell is responsible for writing self-evaluation reports (SER) for external reviews of the faculty in the Programme Review. Moreover, it assists the University of Vavuniya in the Institutional Review. Therefore, the IQAC plays a key part in showing how the faculty meets accepted quality standards.

Aim of the IQAC

The aim of the IQAC is to ensure the quality of the faculty’s academic output by monitoring compliance with policies and by-laws. Besides that, it promotes best practices in academic and administrative processes. Consequently, staff and students benefit from clear guidance and consistent standards.

National Quality Standards

Best practices are identified in several criteria developed by the Quality Assurance Council (QAC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). Accordingly, these criteria established national accreditation for university programmes.

The standards were created by quality specialists, mostly from the academic and industrial sectors. Therefore, they provide a foundation for building quality systems. Finally, they help make quality initiatives visible.

Why the Internal Quality Assurance Cell Matters

Quality assurance helps a faculty maintain and improve its teaching, research and administration over time. For this reason, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell supports continuous improvement across the faculty. Likewise, its work encourages staff and students to follow good practices in their daily academic activities. Overall, it helps the faculty build trust in the quality of its degree programmes.

Term of Reference (TOR)

Term of Reference (TOR)
• To facilitate implementation of QA related policies of the University.
• To promote quality enhancement activities (Academic Quality Enhancement Framework) within the faculty liaising with Departments and faculty sub committees.
• To liaise with the IQAU, QAC of University Grants Commission and the University Grants Commission in facilitating the conduct of external programme reviews in the faculty.
• To facilitate implementation of follow-up actions recommended in institution/programme review reports, monitor progress in their implantation and report to the QAMC in this regard.
• To liaise with quality assurance bodies in other higher educational institutions, to share good practices and enhance the quality of higher education in the faculty.
• To support and monitor implementation of learning activities and assessments that promote the development of socio-emotional skills among students.
• To facilitate preparation of self-evaluation reports for programme reviews.
• Monitoring the student feedback mechanism for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
• The IQAC shall co-ordinate the preparation of the Annual Work Plan
for the Faculty IQAC and a Strategic Plan for QA activities for the Faculty.
• The IQAC shall ensure the necessary academic regulations/By–laws are
in place, within the Faculty if not make recommendation for remedial action.
• The IQAC shall maintain a repository of evidence at faculty level for the Institutional Reviews and Programme Reviews.

Composition of the Coordinating Committee

Composition of the Coordinating Committee
• Dean/Faculty of Technological Studies as the Chair
• Head/Department of Information and Communication Technology
• Coordinator/Internal Quality Assurance Cell
• Chairperson/Curriculum Development Committee
• Chairperson/Research Committee
• Deputy Proctor
• Student Counselors
• Academic representatives
• Senior Assistant Librarian
• Non-academic representative from department:
• Two student representatives: Nominated by Students’ Union
• Assistant Registrar /Faculty of Technological Studies as the Secretary of the committee

Present Committee

Present Committee
Chair Mr.V.Senthooran, Dean, Faculty of Technological Studies
Coordinator Mr.V.Vinoharan, Head, Department of ICT.
Deputy Proctor Ms.N.Lojenaa Lecturer (Prob),Department of ICT
Student Counsellor Ms.P.Rukshani Lecturer (Prob),Department of ICT
Academic Representatives Ms.W.A.S.C.Perera Lecturer (Prob) Department of ICT   Ms.A.F.Sharfana Lecturer (Prob) Department of ICT
Senior Assistant Librarian   Mr.S.Shanmugathasan, Senior Assistant Librarian University of Vavuniya
Non – academic representative Mr.S.Shirajan, Technical Officer, Department of ICT
Secretary Mr.P.Krishnanathan Acting Assistant Registrar Faculty of Technological Studies